service CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Manual Online

Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier ....................... 215
Carrier, Luggage ........................ 215
Catalytic Converter ...................... 389
Caution, Exhaust Gas ..................... 115
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...............251,259
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 277
Cellular Phone ....................... 138,277
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 428
Chains, Tire ............................ 330
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 360
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 314
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................ 381
Child Restraint ....................... 72,107
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............77,111
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 22
Child Seat ........................... 78,112Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 337
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 413
Climate Control ......................... 277
Clock ........................... 250,253,261
Clutch ............................... 406
Clutch Fluid ........................... 406
Coin Holder ........................... 208
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 277
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 325
Compass ..................... 234,235,238,248
Compass Calibration ................ 238,247,248
Compass Variance ....................... 236
Computer, Trip/Travel .................234,235
Console .............................. 208
Contract, Service ........................ 463
Convertible ............................ 123
Convertible Boot ..................... 128,132
Convertible Top ......................... 123472 INDEX

Convertible Top Maintenance............... 416
Convertible Top Manual Override .........134,373
Cool Down, Turbo ....................... 293
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 429,430
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 400
Cooling System ......................... 398
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 400
Coolant Level ...................... 398,401
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 401
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 399
Inspection ........................... 401
Points to Remember .................... 402
Pressure Cap ......................... 400
Radiator Cap ......................... 400
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 399
Corrosion Protection ...................... 411
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 390
Cruise Light ........................... 229
Cup Holder ............................ 208 Customer Assistance
..................... 461
Data Recorder, Event ................... 70,105
Dealer Service .......................... 383
Deck Lid (Convertible) ..................... 39
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Deck Lid, Power Release (Convertible) ......... 39
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 217
Defroster, Windshield .................. 1 16,279
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 192
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 380
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 189
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 408
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 401
Engine Oil ........................... 387
Door Locks ............................. 19
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 21
INDEX 473
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Ethanol............................... 337
Event Data Recorder ................... 70,105
Exhaust Gas Caution ............38,39,115,339,397
Exhaust System ......................... 397
Fabric Care ......................... 413,414
Filler Location Fuel .................... 226,340
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 391
Automatic Transaxle .................... 409
Engine Fuel .......................... 391
Engine Oil ........................ 387,430
Flashers .............................. 358
Hazard Warning ....................... 358
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 367
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 293
Fluid, Brake ........................... 431
Fluid Capacities ......................... 429
Fluid Leaks ............................ 117 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle .................... 408
Brake ............................... 406
Cooling System ....................... 398
Power Steering ........................ 394
Fluids ................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 430
Fog Light Service ........................ 426
Fog Lights .......................... 188,233
Folding Front Passenger Seat ............... 167
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 171,173
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible) .............. 173
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 171
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 370
Fuel .............................. 337,430
Adding ............................. 340
Additives ............................ 338
Capacity ............................ 429
Clean Air ............................ 337
INDEX 475
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Convertible) ............ 30
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 24
Keys ................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 230
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 45,82
Latches Hood ............................... 183
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 337
Life of Tires ............................ 327
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 37
Light Bulbs ......................... 424,425
Lights ............................. 1 17,184
Airbag ...................... 70,104,116,234
Anti-Lock ........................... 233
Back-Up ............................. 427
Brake Warning ........................ 231 Center Mounted Stop
................... 428
Daytime Running ...................... 187
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 186
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 232
Fog .......................... 188,233,426
Front Replacement ..................... 425
Headlight Switch ...................... 186
Headlights ........................... 186
High Beam Indicator .................... 234
Instrument Cluster ..................... 186
Lights On Reminder .................... 187
Low Fuel ............................ 233
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 229
Map Reading ...................... 184,185
Oil Pressure .......................... 234
Rear Servicing ........................ 427
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 232
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 36
Service .............................. 425478 INDEX

Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 233
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 332
Traction Control ....................... 312
Turn Signal .................. 186,189,230,426
Voltage ............................. 230
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 226
Loading Vehicle ......................... 342
Tires ............................... 317
Locks Child Protection ........................ 22
Door ................................ 19
Power Door ........................... 20
Steering Wheel ......................... 18
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 332
Lubrication, Body ....................... 395
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 215
Lumbar Support ........................ 166
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 392 Maintenance, General
..................... 384
Maintenance Procedures ................... 384
Maintenance Schedule Schedule “A”-Non Turbo ................. 448
Schedule “A”-Turbo .................... 453
Schedule “B” ......................... 437
Schedule “B”-All Engines ................ 437
Maintenance Schedules .................... 434
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 229,381
Manual Override, Convertible Top .........134,373
Manual, Service ......................... 465
Manual Transaxle .................. 292,301,410
Downshifting ......................... 304
Fluid Level Check ...................... 410
Frequency of Fluid Change ............... 410
Lubricant Selection ..................... 410
Map/Reading Lights .................. 184,185
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 406
Methanol ............................. 337
INDEX 479
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 52
And Pregnant Women .................54,89
Child Restraint ...................... 72,107
Front Seat .......................... 45,82
Pretensioners ........................ 53,88
Rear Seat ........................... 45,82
Reminder ............................ 232
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52,88
Seat Belts (Convertible) .................... 81
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 44
Seats ................................. 164
Adjustment .......................... 164
Cleaning ............................ 414
Easy Entry ........................... 168
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) ......... 40
Folding Front Passenger ................. 167
Head Restraints ....................... 169
Heated ............................. 169
Lumbar Support ....................... 166 Power
.............................. 165
Rear Folding ................. 171,173,175,177
Rear Folding (Convertible) ................ 173
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................... 171
Removal ............................ 181
Seatback Release .................... 167,168
Tilting ........................... 167,168
Tumbling Rear (Convertible) .............. 177
Tumbling Rear (Sedan) .................. 175
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 36
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 399
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) .................15,37
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service and Maintenance .................. 434
Service Assistance ....................... 461
Service Contract ......................... 463
Service Manuals ........................ 465
Setting the Clock .................. 250,253,261
Settings, Personal ........................ 244
INDEX 483
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Severe Service.......................... 437
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 304
Shoulder Belts ......................... 45,82
Side Airbag .......................... 64,100
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 285
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 369
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 330
Snow Tires ............................ 330
Spare Tire .......................... 325,361
Spark Plugs ............................ 388
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........194,229
Speedometer ........................... 226
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 223
Starting ............................ 291,292
Automatic Transmission ................. 291
Engine Fails to Start .................... 293
Manual Transmission ................... 292
Starting and Operating .................291,292
Starting Procedures ...................... 291 Steering
Linkage ............................. 395
Power ........................... 310,394
Tilt Column .......................... 193
Wheel Lock ........................... 18
Storage ............................ 209,423
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 370
Sun Roof .............................. 204
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ......55,90
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 387
Tachometer ............................ 227
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......226,359
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............77,111
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 36
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 36
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 193
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 317484 INDEX

Trailer Towing.......................... 343
Cooling System Tips .................... 355
Hitches ............................. 345
Minimum Requirements ................. 349
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 348
Wiring .............................. 353
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 347
Trailer Weight .......................... 347
Transaxle ............................. 294
Additives ............................ 410
Automatic .................... 13,291,294,408
Autostick ............................ 299
Filter ............................... 409
Maintenance .......................... 408
Manual ........................ 14,292,301
Operation ........................... 294
Overdrive ........................... 298
Transmission Range Indicator ....................... 227 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)
............................... 29,35
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 197
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ............................... 27,33
Transporting Pets ...................... 80,114
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 327
Trip Computer .......................... 235
Trip Odometer .......................... 229
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 230
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible) ............. 39
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible) ............ 177
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan) ................ 175
Turbo Cool Down ....................... 293
Turn Signals ......................... 189,230
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 138
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 222
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 467486 INDEX